Plant Pathology Extension
Addressing diseases that threaten grain and vegetable
production across the Texas High Plains.
Extension Services, Diagnostics, and Applied Research on Plant Disease Threats
Plant pathology extension programs at Amarillo revolve around delivering plant disease control and management solutions that are based on applied research. Our work focuses primarily on small grain and other row crops produced in the Texas High Plains, which continue to face challenges from old and new diseases. Management solutions developed by the plant pathology program at Amarillo are informed by Indepth investigations of plant pathogens and the diseases they cause.
Our work to deliver plant disease management solutions includes:
- Plant Disease Diagnostics
- Applied Research
- Training of Agents and Crop Consultants
- Coordination with Producers and Producer Groups
- Extension Educational Publications
Faculty
Ken Obasa, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Texas A&M University Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
The Texas High Plains Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Based at Amarillo, the Texas High Plains Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory offers plant disease diagnostic services for the state of Texas. The lab aims to determine causal agents of plant diseases in a timely and efficient manner. Its goal is to deliver management solutions that can be implemented as soon as possible.
Find a full listing of services and fees as well as sample-submission forms at the lab website.
